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ZyXEL G-120 User’s Guide

I

IEEE 802.1x 38

Infrastructure 21 initialization vector (IV) 94 Interference Statement 4

L

link information 43, 62

M

MAC Filter 65

MAC Filter action 65

Message Integrity Check (MIC) 38, 93

N

network type 44

O

One-Touch Intelligent Security Technology 39 open system authentication 37

OTIST Introduction 39 output power 64

P

PA2-PSK 49

Pairwise Master Key (PMK) 94 passphrase 37, 48 password phrase 37

Power Saving Mode 59 product specifications 73

profile 44, 53 activation 58 add new 53, 54 delete 53

edit 53

information 53

Q

Quick Start Guide 19, 24

R

radio interference 71 real-time data traffic statistics 45 Related Documentation 19

S

safety warnings 6 save power 59, 64 Scan Info 55

security 37, 62, 74 data encryption 37

Security Parameters 96 security setting 64 Setup Key 39

shared key authentication 37 signal strength 46

site survey 46 scan 46

security settings 47 sleep mode 59 SSID 44, 46, 62, 63 Starting OTIST 40 statistics 44 support CD 19 syntax conventions 19

T

Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) 38, 93 Trademarks 3

transmission rate 44, 54, 62, 73 transmit key 48

Trend Chart 45

troubleshooting 71

link status 71

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Index

Contents

User’s Guide Page Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks Certifications Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement FCC Radiation Exposure Statement Notices Viewing Certifications Safety Warnings ZyXEL Limited Warranty Note Online Registration Customer Support Page Page Table of Contents Wireless Station Mode Configuration Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E Page List of Figures Page List of Tables Page Preface About This User's Guide Related Documentation User Guide Feedback Syntax Conventions Graphics Icons Key Getting Started 1.1 About Your G-120 1.2 Application Overview 1.2.1.2 Ad-Hoc 1.2.2 Access Point Mode Note: 1.2.3 Changing G-120Mode Station Mode AP Mode 1.3 ZyXEL Utility Icon 1.4 Configuration Methods (All) Programs ZyXEL G-120 1.4.2 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility Page Tutorial 2.1Connecting to a Wireless LAN Scan Available Network List SSID_Examples3 Back Exit 2.2Creating and Using a Profile Profile Add Add New Profile Scan Info Select Activate Now Activate Later Profile List 2.3 Configuring the G-120as an AP Configuration Page Wireless LAN Network 3.1 Wireless LAN Overview 3.2Wireless LAN Security 3.2.3.1 WEP 3.2.3.2 IEEE 3.2.3.3 WPA and WPA2 3.3 Introduction to OTIST 3.3.1.1 AP 3.3.1.2 Wireless Client 3.3.3Notes on OTIST Page Wireless Station Mode Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Access Point Mode Page Page Page Page Page Maintenance 6.1 The About Screen 6.2 Uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility 6.3 Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility Page Page Troubleshooting 7.1 Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility 7.2 Problems with the Link Quality 7.3 Problems Communicating With Other Computers Product Specifications Page Access Point Mode Setup Example Configuring the Computer on Which You Install the G-120 Sharing Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection Configuring the Wireless Station Computer Page Activating Wireless Zero Configuration Connecting to a Wireless Network Wireless Networks Wireless Network Connection Properties Refresh network list Refresh Available networks Configure Preferred Wireless Network Connection Security Settings Page Authentication Authentication Properties Smart Card or other Certificate Properties Ordering the Preferred Networks Move up Move down Remove Page Wireless Security Types of EAP Authentication Dynamic WEP Key Exchange WPA and WPA2 User Authentication WPA(2)-PSKApplication Example WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example Security Parameters Summary Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address Windows 98/Me Installing Components Protocol Microsoft manufacturers TCP/IP Configuring IP Address Obtain an IP address automatically Specify an IP address Subnet Mask Windows 2000/XP Network Connections Network and Dial-up Connections 3Right-click Local Area Connection and then click Properties Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) General Use the following IP Address IP address Subnet mask Default gateway Advanced Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server 8Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window 9Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window Index